Australasian Gannet (Sula Serrator) - New Zealand

The gannet is a member of the Booby family which consists of tropical birds, and is related to the families of shags, pelicans, and frigate birds. There are three sub-species of gannet which are situated in the temperate regions of the world...Although the Australasian Gannet is the smallest of the three sub-species, adults have a wing-span of up to 2 m and an average weight of 2 kg. The average lifespan of the gannet which is estimated at between 25-40 years

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The gannet is a member of the Booby family which consists of tropical birds, and is related to the families of shags, pelicans, and frigate birds. There are three sub-species of gannet which are situated in the temperate regions of the world...Although the Australasian Gannet is the smallest of the three sub-species, adults have a wing-span of up to 2 m and an average weight of 2 kg. The average lifespan of the gannet which is estimated at between 25-40 years